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Franklin County Makes Narcan Free and Accessible | Montpelier News
Franklin County, New York, is launching a bold new campaign to fight the overdose crisis by making Narcan free and widely accessible—through “red boxes” in public spaces, hospital partnerships, and training thousands on how to use it. With overdose ER visits climbing since 2021, local health officials are equipping first responders and communities with lifesaving tools, even leaving Narcan behind after calls when needed. The effort also tackles stigma, especially after prison incidents exposed staff to dangerous substances, overwhelming ERs. Last year, they distributed 900 kits and trained…
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